At Metro, we get you where you need to go. Connecting people and places is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey. 

Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. 

We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

• Full time, ongoing role, based at Collins Street, Melbourne
• Outstanding role for Safety & Risk Specialist to join our HCMT Interface team within Operations and Passenger Delivery division
• Attractive salary package, generous benefits, WFH
  
  
  

About the team
Operations & Passenger Delivery team is committed to keeping Melbourne moving by delivering exceptional passenger experiences through, on time, reliable, safe and efficient services. 

We achieve this through face-to-face interactions by our frontline teams, supported by our safety operations, operational readiness, and network performance teams.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Safety & Risk Advisor to develop and deliver dedicated safety program activities for the operations of the HCMT fleet to ensure application of the Safety Management System. In this role, you will also:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external safety specialist relevant to HCMT operations
  

• Drive consistency and quality in the conduct of risk assessments, audits and verification processes, investigations, and corrective actions to ensure continual improvement of safety performance so as to minimise operational risk and enhance operational performance.
  

• Provide specialist rail safety safe-working advice and guidance to the Fleet interface, HCMT team.
  

• Provide advice, support and coach team members in the use of safety systems and processes.
  

• Attend significant Metro Trains Melbourne incidents as the on-call Investigator to commence incident investigation on behalf of the business
  

• Provide initial reporting on person struck incidents and complete associated investigation reports
  

• Attend Safety Operations daily risk assessments
  

• Attend Safety Operations team meetings and forums to ensure consistency in application of safety practice across the division

Why work at Metro? 

• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
  

• Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
  

• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
  

• All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
  

• Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

About you
You will be a highly effective communicator (both verbal and written). Your knowledge of Operational Safeworking practices and operational requirements of the metropolitan rail system will be highly regarded but is not essential. To be successful in this role, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum diploma level qualifications in a Health, Safety or Environment related discipline and extensive proven experience. Engineering qualifications will be highly regarded.
  

• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, audits and task observations.
  

• Experience in managing and leading safety investigations.
  

• Ability to manage difficult and complex tasks within tight timeframes.
  

• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining compliance with legislation, standards or a similar discipline.
  

• Must possess well developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills including stakeholder relationship management.

Next steps
Applications close by 5pm, Thursday 17 August 2023.

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne!

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.